Danielle Lyons Email & Phone Number

Adelaide, Sa, Au

Walkerville, South Australia, Australia

Specialist music from Reception to Yr 6International Baccalaureate program - collaborate to achieve transdisciplinary links; internationally-minded approaches; Approaches to Learning and skills focus.Plan units that align with ACARA outcomes and authentically embed First Nations perspectives.Build skills in students including critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, communication, innovation and reflectionIntegrate digital technologies as a key part of a student's 'tool box'Positive relationships with parents ensuring the child’s wellbeing and sense of belonging is at the core.Differentiate for students with diverse needs Coordinate and teach Year 2 Recorder ProgramYear 4 Musical - integrated Music unit, support all aspects of performanceFacilitate professional development in music education best practices and digital technology. Provide support and training in digital platforms and audio visual technologyWork collaboratively to ensure high level, positive outcomes for students and staffConduct and coordinate Junior Primary choirs and range of ensembles. Design, plan and coordinate performance opportunities Support instrumental staff with students, staff wellbeing, managerial matters ie room allocations, concert preparation, timetabling Engage with community organisations - ie ASO, Musica Viva, local nursing homes, Walkerville council, SA Police Band

Blog originally designed to help people unlock their “creativity” and develop new, innovative and empowering ways to work, teach and learn. Offers insights into the creative process, discusses living a “creative life” and provides ideas and resourcesSupports my passions of life-long learning and helping people live happier, healthier and more fulfilling livesProvides an opportunity for research and professional development in an area of interestA place for me to share my resources with other educators

Plan and teach Reception to Yr 7 music program aligned with the Australian Curriculum – The ArtsDifferentiate to cater for diverse needs of studentsProvide leadership opportunities for students. Work with these students to establish projects and events that promote the Arts within the school Collaborate to plan and oversea experiences for the students and school community including Wakakirri, Whole School Concerts and Carols’ events, class concerts, assembly performances, and the Art ShowDirector and coordinator of all school ensembles Community connections including the local parish, hospital and kindergarten visits, Musica Viva and ASO, local high schoolsManage the Performing Arts Budget including hiring of professionals and equipment for school productions and performances.Employment and management of Instrumental and Vocal Tutors including program guidelines and policies, student applications, purchase and maintenance of equipment, timetables and room allocationsEnsure a safe work environment is maintained, including adherence to the Child Protection Policy of the schoolLiaise between stakeholders to ensure successful outcomesIncorporate STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths)Utilise apps and programs including Garageband, Scratch, BookCreator, iMovie, Run professional development for staff in digital technology particularly iPads, Visual Arts and Music

Worked collaboratively to plan and coordinate aspects of the annual Catholic Schools Music Festival – a Music Festival which runs over 4 nights and involves over 2000 primary and secondary students from around South AustraliaAssistant to the Musical Director and Board Chairperson,Mentoring teachers preparing for the festivalProvided ‘outside the box’ thinking and solutions to improve the visibility and raise the profile of the festival within the communityCreated teaching resources to accompany musical repertoireRecorded vocals for rehearsal tracksCollaborated with committee members to ensure safe working environment for festival participants

Planned music program for students that encouraged learning of music skills and techniquesDirector of the Catholic Schools Music Festival ChoirCoordinator of school Instrumental Program including management of 5 staff, enrolments and organising annual concerts

Australia

Reception to Yr 5 Music Specialist TeacherPlanned music program for students that encouraged learning of music skills and techniquesEnsemble director of Catholic Schools Music festival choir and Junior Concert Band, staff vocals group

Reception to Year 12 Music Specialist TeacherYear 8 Pastoral Care, Religion and SOSESouth America Overseas Tour: Director of choir that toured Argentina and Brazil in 2003 Director of Primary and Senior Choirs and Catholic Schools Music Festival ChoirLiturgical music coordinatorExperience coordinating retreats and camps

Yr 5 to Yr 9 Music Specialist TeacherYear 8 Pastoral Care and Religion TeacherDirector of the Middle School BandMusical Director for school Musical

Graduate Diploma, Education

Bachelor'S Degree, Music